Trend Alert: Chevron, Chevron Everywhere!

Chevron Patterns are all the rage. This graphic style can be found everywhere from area rugs to handbags! Designers are playing with color and scale to bring renewed life to this classic pattern!

I'm loving it!

area rugs

painted floors

over-scaled for high impact handbags

a huge trend in stationary and paper goods

vibrant pillows

a subdued color palette on a striking settee

bold bed pillows

hip nursery

high contrast flooring

bedding

accents and runners

dishware

painted onto furniture

chevron walls

tiled floors

color coordinated area rugs

in the bath

made with striped fabric sewn on the diagonal

cute cocktail dress

finishing touches

As you can see, there are many ways to integrate this Chevron trend into your everyday life! I'll support any trend that allows us to have so much fun with pattern and color!

Raising the bar...

In my ongoing search for unique counter materials to top our rustic, reclaimed wood kitchen islands, I have come across some marvelous marble, stunning soapstone, and beautiful butcher block. But, I've recently discovered a new material that would elevate a rustic island to star status... Pewter!

I first spotted this unique installation at Thomas Keller's famed Bouchon Bistro in my neighboring town of Yountville.

The charming restaurant and bar attracts tourists and locals alike, and you'll always find several smiling faces gathered around their fabulous bar.

See the stunning pewter top in the images below...

The pewter can be cast in almost any size and shape, with varying edge detail options. The bar top in the famed Bouchon Bistro was commissioned in Paris, but I've found several resources online that exhibit beautiful craftsmanship in pewter, including one source right here in SF!

Pewter By Design

San Francisco, CA

www.pewterbydesign.com

Bastille Metal Works

Savannah, Georgia

www.bastillemetalworks.com

Handcrafted Metal

Austin, Texas

www.handcraftedmetal.com

More reasons to love Bouchon Bistro...

charming bistro details

ever-changing daily specials

though, the bread and butter alone would satisfy

always a delightful snack

 they have fashion mags and newspapers at the ready

it's a great spot for casual, outdoor dining too!

Don't miss the bakery next door!!!